Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Aquarius

In a recent transaction, a ship has been sold for an impressive $12.5 million to a consortium of Greek buyers. This deal marks a significant event in the maritime market, highlighting the ongoing interest and investment from Greek shipping companies in expanding their fleets.

On December 8, 2011, the Southampton Magistrates Court ruled against the owners of the 'Pretty Time', imposing a hefty fine of £95,000 for breaching UK maritime pollution regulations. This decision follows an alarming incident on January 11, 2011, when yellow waxy balls of an unidentified substance washed up on the shores of East and West Wittering. Environmental authorities promptly collected samples for further investigation. Subsequent reports of issues aboard the 'Pretty Time' led the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to conduct an inspection on January 25, 2011. MCA Port State Control Inspectors discovered that the vessel had mishandled a previous cargo of palm oil, with the deck littered with small yellow waxy residues. The findings revealed that tank cleaning procedures had not been properly executed, resulting in the improper disposal of hazardous waste.